Seminar Assistants

What is a Seminar Assistant (SA)?Serving as an SA is an honor in the tradition of AWAG. The red apron wearing SA’s are the “face” of AWAG. These volunteers are the hard working, ever present, smiling group of people that keep the seminar activities running smoothly and on schedule. Our Board of Governors (BOG) meet throughout the year to plan our annual seminar. The SA’s are responsible for executing these plans to pull the Annual Seminar together. Specifically the SA’s prepare the registration packets, make decorations, manage classrooms and introduce speakers, man the information desk and act as sales people for Ways and Means. They must be able to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time and do a lot of walking. We have early mornings and late nights while building friendships. If selected as an SA, travel and lodging expenses are covered by AWAG Executive Board.

When will I know if I am selected?Our goal is to review all applications and make a final selection in February of 2019. We will be selecting 6 individuals to fill the required SA positions. ​ALTERNATES: We will also select a small amount of alternate SA’s to fill the position in the event an individual is unable to attend Annual Seminar due to unforeseen reasons (ie: illness, PCS, etc.).

What do I wear?White blouse/collared shirt (must have sleeves), NAVY blue slacks (denim is not allowed), solid white shoes (plain white tennis shoes are acceptable). To ensure uniformity, no other combination may be worn. In addition, AWAG provides each conference assistant with a RED apron for use during the conference. These are presented to each SA during an induction ceremony dinner.

When do I arrive? Our 63rd Annual Seminar dates are May 5 – May 9, 2019 at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. As an SA you will be required to arrive on Saturday, May 4, 2019 no later than 1400. SA’s will check-out and depart on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Seminar Assistant Application

uDeadline for this application is Wednesday, February 8, 2019. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marissa-Ellen at chairperson@awagleadership.org. We appreciate your interest and look forward to another fabulous AWAG Annual Seminar!

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Email *

CMR Address *

Post / Base Assigned *

Cell Phone (please include country code) *

AWAG Geographic Region *

If selected as an Alternate SA, I need to know by: *

Comment *

Rank the following areas in the order of preference, 1 (most preferred) to 6 (least preferred), based on your skill level or desired area to work. Please only use each number once. (All positions will work in collaboration with a Board of Governors member responsible for each section. There are also sub-committee jobs that everyone will do prior to the seminar beginning.)

Area 1: Decoration & Set Up *

Must be creative or enjoy arts and crafts; you will be making, putting together and executing the already selected decorations themes by the BOG during Winter Board

Area 3: Information Table *

Must be outgoing and good with people, this is a PR position, responsible for answering general questions, classroom ticket swapping, directions, complaints and much more; able to direct the delegates to the right person; typically requires a good amount of standing and walking around

Area 5: Classroom Assistant *

Manages classroom sessions, introduces speakers, monitors time according to schedule, collects tickets and classroom noise control; must be comfortable with public speaking; on-job training to help speaker with AV equipment

Area 2: Evaluation & Data Entry *

Position entails inputting classroom evaluations for each session into the survey monkey website, does not require much standing or walking around

Area 4: Ways & Means *

SALES, SALES, SALES, etc. must be good with money and outgoing personality; responsible for manning an AWAG booth throughout the day, selling raffle tickets throughout meals; must be comfortable with money, responsible for inventory; requires a ton of social interaction and lots of standing

Area 6: Floater *

Flexible and master of multi-tasking

Why do you want to be a Seminar Assistant? *

Tell us about any work or volunteer experience that would be applicable to the Seminar Assistant position. *

Indicate any special skills you can share at the AWAG Annual Seminar: (i.e. artistic, calligraphy, IT, etc.) *

What organizations are you involved with in the community? (List position held if applicable) *

Please indicate any physical limitations we should be aware of and any special accommodations needed. *

List any interests and hobbies you have. *

Please provide a brief description of yourself to be used as an introduction during the Annual Seminar in the event you are selected. Include your area, family members, hobbies, unique experiences, etc. *

Thank you for taking the time to submit this application. Please email us at chairperson@awagleadership.org with any additional details (Letters of Recommendation accepted) that you feel would help us to see your special talents and select the best group of SA’s possible for the 2019 AWAG Annual Seminar.

By completing and submitting this application you agree to serve as a Seminar Assistant or Alternate, if selected.

I understand the requirements of this position and agree to comply should I be selected.